Pure Sine Wave Inverter: How To Install A Renogy Inverter Charger

[@madetoexplore]

Don't forget to use the code MADETOTRAVEL for a discount! Thank you guys so much for watching! Are you planning to install an inverter charger for your solar system?

[@AS-ts7yq]

Look like we are traveling/living in similar area. Discovered your utube as we planning to DIY our 28 foot 4 season trailer with our Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel truck. We like exploring, camping, fishing and ice fishing. We decided to go with the following equipment. No doubt we may end up upgrading to get more comforts and adding nick naks. Renogy 3000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger Power Inverter 12v DC to 110v AC, Two-in-One Inverter Charger Solar Inverter 12v to 110v Converter with LCD Display Renogy Rover Elite 40A 12V/24V MPPT Solar Charge Controller,with LCD Display Compatible with Deep Cycle Sealed/AGM Gel, Flooded, Lithium-Iron Phosphate,Flooded Batteries. We did look at the 50 amp DC to DC but doesn't work for our setup, as truck tows and carries our supplies. Renogy Flexible Solar Panel 3 x 100 Watt 12 Volt, Ultra Lightweight 100w Solar Panel 12v of Semi-Bendable Monocrystalline Cell, Solar Charger for RV Yatch Marine RV Boat Van Uneven Surfaces. Going to test these out as price is right. Renogy 200W 12V Solar Panel Kit Foldable Monocrystalline Solar Panel Solar Suitcase with 20A Waterproof Charge Controller. We use this when not camping in trailer. Though will test how this works with Bluetti EB3A in the meantime. No rush on this project, but hopefully before winter set in, will have finished or planning for an upgrade, eh? We visit many of your spots, but notice a few we missed. We have done Yukon and Alaska and enjoyed it very much. Covid stop our NW Territory trip, but it may happen yet in the future. Hopefully. Aly

[@corkystephan5073]

Can’t you tell us the operation of this inverter and does it go off grid very disappointed in this video watching this video I still have questions

[@jackpritchard750]

I didn’t see this discussed but it is very relevant for RV use. The inverter/charger hooked up as directed by Renogy does NOT pass through a 30 amp service. In other words, if you have a 30 amp shore power system on your RV and you rewire it through the inverter/charger, you now have only an 18 amp or so service. Pulling more than that will trip the breaker in the device. So I’m now going to have to buy and install an external switch, exactly what I was trying to avoid. Technical support was worthless, and available literature misleading - the manual with it specifically stated it passed through 30 amps.

[@madetoexplore]

Sorry to hear that. I don’t require 30 amps on my van so I wasn’t able to test this. I think the new Renogy Rego HF inverter charger would be better suited for this. Appreciate the info tho 👍

[@MarkusSenior]

Great Video. Thanks for sharing. I will be installing my electrical starting tomorrow :-) Cheers from LA!

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks man! Your welcome and good luck with the install! 🍻

[@kenlyssy9629]

Well done. I have one too, as you said not as hard as it may seem. Just take it step by step.

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks Ken!

[@ytwatcher6020]

Does it always use the battery? I heard it always use the battery power even when plugged in to AC.

[@madetoexplore]

No I believe it bypasses the battery when it’s plugged in.

[@ytwatcher6020]

@@madetoexplore Thanks, I wanted to confirm that cause that's what I'm seeing in reviews that it drains the battery even when it's plugged in. So when the power goes out, the battery is drained as well.

[@dougCat]

Good evening. Renogy says that there needs to be 10 inches of space around this inverter/charger for good cooling. Looking at your install, on the fan intake side there is alot less that 10 inches. Does this unit ever overheat? do you find the fan comes on quite a bit?

[@madetoexplore]

@@dougCat no, it has never over heated. Although there isn’t 10 inches all the way around, there is plenty of airflow through the area.

[@dougCat]

Looking at this install video, i see you put a breaker between the shore power and the inverter. Where did you get the box and the breaker from? Is it 30 amp?

[@madetoexplore]

@@dougCat yes, it’s a 30 amp fused disconnect. I purchased it from Amazon but I think any electrical store would also have it.

[@nightstringers]

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[@madetoexplore]

@@nightstringers completely agree 👍 welding cable is the best way to go and it’s typically cheaper to go to a local welding shop than ordering online

[@nightstringers]

@@madetoexplore I got all min on amazon .

[@Thedestressguy]

Very helpful video for me. I just ordered the distribution panel through your link.

[@madetoexplore]

Hi Robert! Thank you so much for watching and I’m glad to hear it was helpful 👍

[@ThinkDifferentish]

I also have a DC-DC charger. If I am connected to shore power via this inverter charger, and I start my vehicle (activating the DC-DC charger), will the world blow up? Will there be issues with both on at the same time charging the battery simultaneously? Will I have to remember to turn off my DC-DC converter? Seems like a big mistake easily made.

[@madetoexplore]

@@ThinkDifferentish this would depend on the max charge that your house battery can take. It should say this on the spec sheet.

[@dougCat]

Thanks. I looked on Amazon, no luck.

[@madetoexplore]

@@dougCat another option would be to plug in a surge protector

[@MichaelEastForest]

Mine lasted exactly fourteen months from the moment it was professionally installed. The warranty for this product is one year. I contacted Renogy customer service bc an inverter is supposed to last something like twelve to fifteen years according to current design standards. Renogy informed me after asking me for photos that my unit certainly had malfunctioned but since it was out of warranty they cannot help me. Read that again if you are considering this for your van or camper. Mine is at least the third unit I’ve heard of wearing out before the fifteen month mark. It’s almost as if they are made just good enough to put outlast the warranty by a bit and die. I’m making a video about this product and the customer service of this company soon. For $400 more I could have had a Victron that would have lasted fifteen years. Now I’ve cost myself an extra $700 for this unit that is of poor design. Don’t buy this product and limit how much Renogy equipment you install in your build bc they will not stand behind their products if you encounter issues.

[@madetoexplore]

Sorry to hear about that! Definitely not gonna argue with Renogy’s poor customer service. Mine’s still working like a charm and going on almost 4 years.

[@cybeer67]

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[@denisestarr2314]

So this makes 4 for me getting shy now . Hmmm

[@dashingboy11]

Leads to Creative Ideas

[@jarl9656]

do you have a wiring diagram for your van i have a similar setup, i just want to make sure i put it together correctly

[@madetoexplore]

Yeah, it’s in the solar guide! Link is in the description 👍

[@coreybabcock2023]

Should see my 98 Ford e250 camper van setup it's messy but it works

[@madetoexplore]

Glad I’m not the only one! Haha

[@mattgrunwald5120]

Great video! Which way does air flow through the inverter? Does it come out by the wiring or on the other side?

[@mattgrunwald5120]

Also does it get super hot during normal use?

[@madetoexplore]

It comes out by the wiring. No, I kept things pretty open so air flows well. It’s only overheated once and that was when it was 35 degrees Celsius and we had a small portable air conditioner drawing power. I definitely wouldn’t install it in a sealed area.

[@patclements3067]

I'm planning a boat install, and something I read said to not install over the battery so battery vapor doesn't eat it up

[@madetoexplore]

Not to sure what you mean by battery vapor? It says in the manual to make sure it’s properly ventilated so it doesn’t over heat. Mine is close to the battery but it’s also ventilated very well.

[@AS-ts7yq]

Lead acid batteries need to be very ventilated. Go LIFEPO4 and no issue. Updated Renogy are all LIFEPO4 smart when dealing with Lithium. Though, I don't think smart enough to auto setup, so you have to set it up as per instructions.

[@leeshagunnink6485]

Hello, thanks for the video! I'm installing my 2000W Renogy Inverter/charger now and was planning to use your recommendation for a 30amp disconnect between the shore inlet and the inverter charger. I'm having trouble finding good videos of this installation and am particularly wondering how to do an equipment ground connection or if it's unnecessary. In other words, other than the ground from the line and load coming into the disconnect, will I need to add a bar to run an additional ground wire for an equipment ground? I've seen that done for AC metal breaker boxes just given the metal component but wasn't sure where to connect the equipment ground on the AC disconnect box. My negative bus bar is ground to my chassis so i was planning to connect any ground to the negative bus bar; is that a problem given it's from AC to DC?

[@madetoexplore]

There’s a spot for the ground in the inverter. Don’t ground it to the frame because it’s 120v and not 12v, they are separate systems. The grounds should be connected inside the disconnect and then run into the inverter.

[@poyzer22]

Hello I rather enjoy the video thansk for that information. I am wondering what size wiring did you use to connect/parallel your batteries?

[@madetoexplore]

No problem! I used 2/O

[@poyzer22]

@@madetoexplore I very very much appreciate it. I've been getting told like 3-4 different size since I'm going to have 3 renogy 100ah smart lithium batteries. Are you willing to chat more about wiring / fuse placement?

[@madetoexplore]

@@poyzer22 if you have 300ah then I would us 4/O to connect your batteries, busbar, and chassis ground. Yeah for sure

[@JohnBraman413]

for that shore power outlet, i don't see that power wire adapter listed in links.

[@madetoexplore]

I’ve changed the outlet to a simple 15amp one because I found it more convenient. This is the one I’m using now 👇 www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B009ANV81S?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@ttsracingworld]

Does your instruction include solar panel, controller, shore power, inverter/ charger, dc to dc, fuse box and shut off? I just picked up the Renogy 400 Solar kit and 20a dc to dc. Going to do all Renogy parts

[@madetoexplore]

Yes it includes all of those components! The only difference is I recommend the 50 amp dc to dc charger with MPPT but you will just have to wire two complainers instead of one 👍

[@ttsracingworld]

@@madetoexplore Thanks, I got the 20amp cause I read that going bigger could cause problems for the alternator, not sure if it’s true but just didn’t want any problems.

[@sachapatoinetroianovici5505]

Did you have any issues with the fact that you mounted it on the wall? I saw a guy on KZbin who had his inverter fail because of that. Thanks!

[@madetoexplore]

Yeah I’ve seen that too. No, i have had zero issues! The manual now says not to mount the inverter vertically on a vertical surface so horizontally on a vertical surface should be fine 👍

[@petethebeef]

Great video, on that subject of venting enough are you not worried or have a lack of on that end where you have the plywood running up? It seems pretty close...Renogy is recommending 10" all around seems like a lot but...not to shure what to do with that...🤔

[@madetoexplore]

Yeah, I’ve talked with a few people about this actually. I have run the inverter for 30min at almost max output and haven’t experienced any heat issues at all. I’ve also cut a hole around the fan on the end to allow for better air flow. 10” of space around a large inverter is ALOT of real estate for a campervan lol so I’ve just made sure not to block off air flow on either end.

[@martin_tonner]

Thanks for all the information - I've been using my 2000W in my system just as an inverter but have been putting off the charger part. Primality due to lack of informant from Renogy. Interesting to see you use a fused disconnect is there a reason you used it over a breaker?

[@madetoexplore]

I was able to get a fused disconnect in a smaller box than a breaker box but both would work. The important part is protecting the inverter from shore power. You could also get one larger breaker box for both your 15amp breakers and 30amp breakers if you wanted too.

[@SteveReitzel-x2o]

I noticed your inverter charger is mounted sideways. We asked Renogy about mounting and they told us it could only be mounted with the display screen up. Have you had any issues? Perhaps I misunderstood them?

[@madetoexplore]

Yes, that is true. That wasn’t in the manual when I installed mine a few years ago. I haven’t had any issues but I think a couple people have had issues with overheating I think

[@nangeela123]

I purchased the identical inverter and wired in one GFCI. Plugs work great but the GFCI does not trip when testing on AC on battery. Connecting a house plug tester reports open ground. Just wondering if this expected? I do have the inverter grounded from the chassis to the negative bus.

[@madetoexplore]

Yes this is expected 👍

[@nangeela123]

@@madetoexplore Thank you for the reply. That gives me peace of mind.

[@dinhscot]

I was wondering if this unit or the 3000w unit can be setup to charge from a EV charger?? Thanks

[@madetoexplore]

I don’t have a lot of experience with EV chargers but it can receive up to 30 amps at 120v from shore power and you can install any type of inlet so I’d guess that it probably could

[@dinhscot]

@@madetoexplore yes they run on 15-30A. 110v to 220v system. I do think it’s possible and it’s very intriguing. Where I’m at in thr Pacific Northwest USA… there a lot of free EV charger location

[@gordonpurdue5846]

Thank you David for the very well detailed explanation. I am installing the same inverter and your video cleared up my confusion with hooking up the shore power.

[@madetoexplore]

Awesome! Glad to help 😄

[@elliotgilford8583]

Hey there, did you use the battery temperature set up in your install too? Thanks, Elliot!

[@madetoexplore]

No I didn’t because I have a heated battery in the winter. I rely on the BMS in the battery for the cold and hot temperature shut off. If you live in a warm climate it would be a good idea to install the sensor though.

[@magg992008]

Thanks for the overview install. How has the Renogy inverter charger been for you, would you purchase again? Looking for your thoughts I recently purchased a motorhome that has 700w of solar panels and mppt controller but previous owner removed Xantrex Freedom XC2000 but was going to go Renogy if good. I've read the Renogy surge load is low so not sure if 2000w is good or should go up to 3000w? Thanks for any suggestions or comments.

[@madetoexplore]

Yes I would definitely purchase this inverter again, it’s worked awesome! I would recommend the 3000w, especially since it’s only $100 more than the 2000w

[@magg992008]

@@madetoexplore Sounds good thanks. As for batteries do you have any suggestions for best pricing on Lithium batteries in Canada? And would 200Ah be enough to start with a 3000W inverter or would I have go up to 300- 400Ah?

[@madetoexplore]

@@magg992008 I’d recommend Canbat for sure! www.canbat.com/battery/6/ I’d start with 200ah. What component has the largest draw in your system?

[@magg992008]

@@madetoexplore ok, sounds good. The AC units but I'd run Generator if was going to run them. Next is the Convection Microwave, I think it is around 800-900W

[@brianminkin3930]

was wondering about the brreaker between shore power and inverter. was that 30 amps? I didn't see the link. thank you

[@madetoexplore]

It’s the 30 amp fusible disconnect. The link is in the description!

[@mmbeebe]

@@madetoexplore I don't see a link in the description. Can you repost it?

[@ezeenlugares441]

Hi! I just read the manual from this Inverter Charger, and it says to leave 10" (I think it is like 25cm) of space, and to do not install it in a vertical position and also to do not have it closer to the battery bank because it is a risk of fire.

[@madetoexplore]

Yes it does but space is valuable in a campervan! Haha the space around my solar system is open and very well ventilated although everything is close together. I’d avoid installing everything in an enclosed space. Renogy changed this in the manual after I purchased mine. I haven’t had any issues for over 2 years although I think a couple people had issues with the fan or something? That’s why they changed it. The fire risk is due to the type of batteries. Lithium batteries don’t create a fire risk.

[@ezeenlugares441]

@@madetoexplore for 2 years already? Ok, then it is reliable. I want to stick with what the manual states just in case I need to use the warranty. But you are 100% right, space is valuable! I like your videos. Thank you for your reply

[@madetoexplore]

@@ezeenlugares441 honestly, I know people do have issues with Renogy’s customer service and I have too but I’ve also had great luck with there products. All of them have been very reliable! Yes, I would recommend following there manual for sure.

[@moksha4102]

The installation guide that came with mine says don't mount the inverter in the same compartment as the battery pr it may present a fire hazard.

[@madetoexplore]

Yes because it depends what type of batteries you have. It’s important to make sure you have lots of airflow.

[@Mummyofangels]

Hi, what Uk size power cable did you use on the 3000w inverter/ charger please?

[@madetoexplore]

4/0 awg or 120mm2

[@brealabelle5251]

Hello! Awesome video! Essentially you’re plugging the battery into the inverter, and plugging the inverter into the shore power connection. Making sure to turn off the converter when in use. Is that correct? (I get kind of lost with the terms so trying to simplify)

[@AS-ts7yq]

The Renogy 3000 watt inverter I order is a two-way charger. One can use both to charge at same time. I have 3 x 100 amp LIFEPO4 batteries. My plan/project: When off grid, I will plug in the Trailer RV 30 amp plug. Easily can run off 15 amp service, it just the Air conditioner that would be too much for it. We also have our Honda Generation for back up/emergency. Once I decide on which solar panel to fully invest, if necessary I upgrade my solar generator.

[@madetoexplore]

Thank you! Yes that is correct

[@kevinkynock1078]

Hello I was wondering if you recommend renogy products and what kind of luck are you having with there products,all reviews on the web give a poor rating but I love there price point..thanks in advance I hope you respond.

[@madetoexplore]

I honestly really like Renogy products! I’ve tested out dozens of their product’s and haven’t encountered many issues at all. I also personally use Renogy components in my DIY campervan and haven’t had any issues in 4 years. The only thing that isn’t great is their customer service. Where are you finding the poor ratings?

[@kevinkynock1078]

On Google their reviews are terrible mainly about customer service not so much products ...

[@madetoexplore]

@@kevinkynock1078 yes this is true although they have gotten better

[@WankStain]

Awesome vids man gave a sub :) I do have a question though, I opted out of using solar on my van and will solely be using Shore Power and a DC/DC Charger for my system. I have the 3000W inverter charger and I am trying to set it up. Should I connect the Inverter Charger to my blue sea safety hub? If that makes any sense

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks! Is the blue sea safety hub your bus bar?

[@WankStain]

@@madetoexplore yes I suppose it is.

[@WankStain]

@@madetoexplore I'm kind of just going as I go lol.

[@madetoexplore]

@@WankStain just thought I should confirm! Haha yes you should connect the inverter to the bus bar and then the bus bar should also be grounded to the chassis and connected to the negative battery terminal

[@donlee6911]

Great video! Do you have a link for the 30amp disconnect? Thanks!

[@seanharris8328]

Does this inverter support connection to the Bluetooth or the Hub? I haven't figured this out yet. I'm thinking no because I see that you aren't taking advantage of that.

[@madetoexplore]

No but I figured out how to turn it on and off via the app that I plan on sharing in a video soon 👍

[@seanharris8328]

@@madetoexplore Using the smart relay if I had to guess. Your old batteries are going strong by the way, thanks!

[@randomtrendz]

I would be intrigued to see how a inverter would hook to a electric car like a Prius

[@falcolombardi217]

An inverter could be installed in one of two ways on a car like that. A standard 12vdc to 120ac inverter could be installed on the 12 volt battery in the car, which gets recharged by the high voltage side once the car's powered up. Alternatively, some inverters are designed to receive higher DC voltages, and can be hooked up to the high voltage battery for much higher power delivery -- something north of 3000 watts easily. You'd just figure out what voltage the car's high voltage battery operates at, order an inverter that can receive the correct range, and hook it up to the battery -- OUTSIDE of the main contactors, so the inverter isn't connected to the battery when the car is off. You definitely don't want to get anything wrong in that installation, because the high voltage doesn't play around, but it's not too difficult to do it safely.

[@shuzhongge9347]

Renogy recommends to ground the inverter with 8 gauge wire, I didn’t find the post to connect the ground wire. Did you install the ground wire? Thank you!

[@madetoexplore]

I didn’t ground mine because essentially you’d be connecting this to the negative busbar which should also be grounded to the frame of your vehicle. Mine is grounded with 2/0.

[@denisestarr2314]

Can i hook my gas genorater in place of shore power , and does it charge the batteries?

[@madetoexplore]

Yes and yes. I have done this many times!

[@nmartin5551]

So my journey to build has included the purchase of a Renogy DC-DC charge controller, with the theoretical advantage of making alternator/solar charging set up easier. BUT as I’ve watched reviews and discussions, there seems to be a limit imposed by the system. Then I read about upgrading the T1N alternator so that the house battery recharge capability is such that solar almost seems unnecessary. I have a separate 2000 pure sin wave inverter. As with the rest of my project, I’m poised to start, but then I don’t. Any thoughts about relying more on the alternator? I’m running solar wiring just in case.

[@madetoexplore]

The alternator is much more reliable obviously. I upgraded ours to 150 amp alternator myself which was easy and only about $200. I also installed a switch to shut off the solar so the charger will pull 50amps from my alternator. I think it works awesome! Solar panels are just kind of a plus but also can be very useful some days.

[@AS-ts7yq]

@@madetoexplore For Van life, definetly a must. Need all options for those cold winter nights

[@master6676]

Just my 2 cents, be fully charged during the drive and contiuously topped off by solar when it is available. I treat is as complimentary systems not a choice also have a pure sine generator as an emergency backup. Redundency is KING.

[@ttsracingworld]

I just purchased your instuctions and it's not showing the controller , it's only showing the charger. I'm confused with the schematic

[@madetoexplore]

The charger and controller are the same component. I recommend using the Renogy dc to dc w/ MPPT solar controller which saves money and is much simpler to wire.

[@sergiochavez3530]

i have question can i use this inverter charger in my rv.?

[@madetoexplore]

Yes you can for sure!

[@andyh8239]

Is the idle draw 30W / 2.36A ? The manual suggests 15W in standby? I assume standby mode basically means Off/Disabled and something like a mini fride will not wake it up?

[@madetoexplore]

It varies a bit because the fan kicks on every 5 minutes or something but that sounds about right. Mine doesn’t wake up from a draw. I physically have to turn it off and on

[@andyh8239]

@@madetoexplore I have the unit now. Looks like what it does is pulse the output every so often checking for a load that exceeds 50w. Fridge uses 40-60W so the feature isnt going to work for me unfortunately. The idle draw on mine was 29.9W with the fan on, and a little less when not. Fan seems to run intermittently for even a small 45w load. :-/

[@madetoexplore]

@@andyh8239 yeah, I think it’s common for people to buy a separate, small inverter specifically for their fridge that they leave on all the time to reduce power consumption.

[@mickwolf1077]

am i tripping? you said use 4AWG for a 3000w and 2AWG for a 2000w inverter, isnt it the lower the AWG number the thicker the conductor and higher AWG is thinner conductor?

[@madetoexplore]

Yes, smaller number->larger wire. If I did then it was a mistaken. 2 awg for 3000w and 4 awg for 2000w.

[@jdtracy]

Great video. I have a 3000W I'm working on hooking up right now. What did you do for grounding the I\C? Didn't see anything in the vid but it does talk about grounding in the manual, just doesn't say how to do it. I don't see any lug on the I\C to attach a ground wire. I assume it should be separate from the DC negative connection. Thanks for the vid.

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks! Are you referring to grounding the shore power connection? It’s right beside the positive and negative

[@jdtracy]

@@madetoexplore No, the diagrams I have seen, and the I\C manual, show an earth (or van) ground connected to the I\C. On my I\C (Renogy 3000W) I just noticed a small screw at the bottom of the area where all the wires hookup. I think that is where it is supposed to be connected. Now I need to figure out what charge settings to use. Seems like these only have a "max charge voltage" and "low voltage threshold". In effect, the voltage to start charging and stop charging. But when it is charging (60A), the voltage goes up to the 14v range and then when it stops, it immediately drops down to the 13+V range. So I've set mine to 14.4 max and 13.4 low (start charging again.) What about your settings?

[@madetoexplore]

@@jdtracy yes I have grounded the inverter to the frame of our van via the negative DC cable. I also have very similar settings to the ones you are planning to use.

[@BANTYxROOSTER]

@@jdtracy Hey there! Wondering if you've figured this out since then? I've ran into the same issue with the manual not giving instructions. Not sure if I need to ground the inverter separately or if my bus bar ground is sufficient.

[@jdtracy]

@@BANTYxROOSTER Yeah, everything I've seen looks like you just do it via the negative bus. It is a separate connection than the negative connection though (with much smaller wire). And the negative bus does also need an actual connection to chassis ground with a big wire.

[@outnbouttv]

Can it be mounted vertically?

[@madetoexplore]

Renogy doesn’t recommend mounting it vertically but I haven’t had any issues with it. I think some people have had an issues with a fan or something.

[@outnbouttv]

Thank you!

[@heoef9eo3]

Hi Thinking of installing the same inv/charging . I would like to know if the remote switch turns on and off just the inverter or both the inverter and the charger? Thanks in advance Geoff

[@madetoexplore]

It turns both on and off. They operate as one unit essentially.

[@heoef9eo3]

@@madetoexplore Thanks for the reply. I called Renogy in CA and asked the tech the same question. He assured me 3 times that it only turns off the inverter and leaves the charger on. go figure!

[@MITCH1221]

I thought that the converter converts the amps from ac to dc. Therefore if you use a regular 15 amp ac plug you should be able to use the highest setting charge rate on that, which is 65 amp. The formula is 65 amps x 12v= 780 watts . A standard household or generator 15 amp plug is Rated at 1800 W. What is your maximum charging current rate for your battery? Also, another interesting thing I learned was the maximum current charging rate is usually per battery. So if you upgrade and put batteries in parallel you can get even more charging power.

[@madetoexplore]

Yes it does. I don’t plug-in very often at all but when I do it’s usually to a 15 amp outlet. If I try to pull more than 15 amps from that socket I’ll blow the breaker. That’s why I set my inverter to 15amps but you can adjust it up to 30 amps if you’d like!

[@MITCH1221]

@@madetoexplore the electricity is going into the renogy at a converted voltage. Yes the plug can only take 15 A but that’s at 110 V. You are charging your battery at max 65 A at 12 V. This is much different than 110 V that’s why I gave the formula. I was very confused with the conversion at first. But since I got the renogy 2000 inverter charger. I haven’t had a problem charging 65 A at 12 V into my batteries from a standard wall receptacle. To be safe I’m going to call renogy Customer service though ha

[@MITCH1221]

@@madetoexplore to correct myself I mean 120 v not 110v..

[@madetoexplore]

@@MITCH1221 interesting! Thanks for the tip Mitch. I’ll have to test this out myself. The way Renogy words it in there install guide makes it seem like you can only pull up to 15 amps. Keep me posted on Renogy’s feedback!

[@nicksortet6034]

Any update to this? This was my main question. Considering this Renogy inverter charger and have a noco 15a 125v shore plug that i was going to use. Am i limited to 15a charging current?

[@andyh8239]

Can you limit 120v shore power to for example 18A to avoid overloading an extension cord?

[@madetoexplore]

So 120v and 12v are different when it comes to amps. The adjustable setting inside is 12v which means if it’s set to the max of 60amps, it’s only actually pulling about 6 amps of 120v from shore power.

[@andyh8239]

@@madetoexplore The manual indicates the shore power cable must be 8AWG and rated for 40A. I want to be able to connect an extension cord to charge the batteries etc, but I want to limit the 120V line to 18A I assume if I plug in a cord it will charge my LiPo at roughly 14.4V * 75A (1080W) which is fine (9A) but I suspect if a 1500W water heater kicked on, it would pull 2580W (over 20A) and thats what I want to limit / prevent.

[@madetoexplore]

@@andyh8239 no I don’t believe that’s an adjustable setting because the inverter is basically bypassing that power. I’ve installed a 15amp breaker between my shower power outlet and the inverter to protect it from bad shore connections. I think you could buy an extension cord with overload protection built into it tho

[@andrewtaylor5421]

Hey dude, thanks for the video. When that unit is charging at its full 65A, do you know how many amps it’s using on the AC shore power side?

[@madetoexplore]

I’m not completely sure. I’ve only pulled a maximum of 30 amps from shore power.

[@saxofunk]

The draw would depend on your AC load in addition to the charging. If you want to calculate the charging alone: 12V65A is the same power as 120V6.5A. There’s some loss, so probably more like 120V7A.

[@andrewtaylor5421]

@@saxofunk thank you.

[@loomer5089]

Do you have to ground the inverter and corresponding components or can you just run one ground from the negative bus bar to chassis?

[@madetoexplore]

That’s correct. The 12v system is grounded to the busbar/chassis. The 120v system has a separate ground connection that should be wired to a 30amp plugin.

[@vannooch]

Hey a couple of pieces of colored elec tape will eliminate cable polarity identification issues, juss sayin…

[@madetoexplore]

Great idea! Thanks for watching

[@AS-ts7yq]

@@madetoexplore Yup, it require by code.

[@lexistathis3872]

Great video, very helpful thank you! Would you be able to send another link with the 30amp breaker panel, the one in the description is not working for me, if not no worries thanks so much for your help!

[@madetoexplore]

It’s been updated! Thanks for letting me know

[@lexistathis3872]

@@madetoexplore Thank you so much!!

[@marnitzkritzinger6208]

Why did you feed your inverter with 10AWG wire but then installed 12AWG to the breaker panel? That defeats the purpose of installing the 10AWG because that is rated for 30A but your breaker panel wire is only rated for 20A?

[@madetoexplore]

I did this at that time because I wasn’t sure if I would require higher amps in the future but I haven’t yet. I only really need 14 awg wire for my system but decided to over size the wire incase I decide to install something larger in the future.

[@MaybeAlexNegron]

Hello, can this be wired with 50amp service

[@madetoexplore]

The inverter is only designed to pull up to 30 amps but yes, I believe you could install a 50 amp plug

[@AS-ts7yq]

@@madetoexplore For sure, but except the unit to shut down when you start to draw too much. Don't try running the air conditioner.

[@marygeorgina3980]

I don’t understand how this all works I have purchased one of these and when I plugged into Shaw power and use a 3000 W kettle I keep getting overload why is this I know the inverter is rated at 2000 W but I am onshore power

[@madetoexplore]

It probably doesn’t matter about shore power then? Your overloading it regardless

[@marygeorgina3980]

@@madetoexplore so regardless I am still only pully 12amp of shore power ?

[@AS-ts7yq]

You. need two way inverter or solar panel. One input AC and a Output AC. Auto transfer option. It wired in way that you can charge your battery from shore power and solar power and it will switch to the grid when running appliances without pulling from your battery or inverter. That the plan I would try. The Renogy DC to DC doesn't have that option. This is the unit I order below: The Renogy 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger w/ LCD Display is ideal for RV or standalone. The Renogy 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger not only acts as a DC to AC converter that allows you to power your household appliances but also charge and maintain a battery bank when connected to shore power and is now compatible with Lithium batteries. With a low transfer time, power remains uninterrupted when switching from solar to shore power. The advanced Renogy Pure Sine Wave technology will protect and extend the life of your electronics and appliances. The Renogy 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger is a perfect backup power source!

[@colbystudy]

I’m having the same problem. When I am connected to shore power and want to run my AC it overloads and throws different errors like 07 overload or 04 battery voltage too low. Why would it overload like this when connected to shore power. If I connect to shore power without running through the inverter I have no problem running AC

[@spdkilz0]

Hey, are you able to control this inverter with the Renogy one screen?

[@madetoexplore]

What do you mean by “control”? Like power on and off?

[@spdkilz0]

@@madetoexplore Yes I was wondering if it would be fully integrating with the new energy one set up.

[@madetoexplore]

@@spdkilz0 no I don’t believe Renogy has made this happen yet but hopefully soon!

[@Levi-ou2bk]

Can you wire this unit to a 50amp system ?

[@madetoexplore]

What do you mean a 50amp system? 50 amps of solar? 50 amp hours of battery storage?

[@Levi-ou2bk]

Trailers generally have either a 30amp or 50amp system My trailer is 50amp it has a 50amp shore power plug

[@madetoexplore]

@@Levi-ou2bkthe transfer relay is only rated to 30amps so I believe you could connect it to a 50amp outlet but it would only safely pull 30 amps

[@cybeer67]

Havent you had problems by installing it sideways (to the wall) ?? Ref: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5W1Y5domdKhp8k

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks for mentioning this Luis. I’ve never had any issues and I don’t recall reading this vertical warning in the manual 4 years ago. I wonder if they recently added it 🤔

[@Jsuttar]

As per the owners manual you should be using sjoow 10/3 wire for the a/c connections on the unit Romex and solid core wiring is not ideal for this application

[@madetoexplore]

Yes, this is the wire I recommend. amzn.to/3GwlLQR Even though the manual recommends that gauge, it really depends on the length of wiring and staying under the 3% voltage loss.

[@cgwworldministries83]

I use power line on my batteries and it never gets even remotely warm

[@madetoexplore]

Thanks for watching!

[@marygeorgina3980]

Someone please tell me where I change from 15 A to 30 A

[@madetoexplore]

I believe it’s Program Setting #11

[@ItsDavidMorris]

The way you were talking about the solar guide I assumed this was free 🙄

[@madetoexplore]

There is a small fee but it helps support the channel so we can keep creating helpful content!

[@Eec2023]

Electrical is serious business. I hate watching people who learn from KZbin telling other people how easy everything is. These videos are dangerous. 12 V systems are high current systems and are actually more dangerous than 120 V systems because of their high current flow, which means melting, burning, wires and fire.

[@madetoexplore]

Yet thousands of people are building there own solar systems successfully and actually enjoy doing it. Do you also tell people to take their vehicle to the mechanic when they have a dead battery?

[@Eec2023]

@@madetoexplore no dick. I'm telling people than many videos on electric installs on KZbin are from people who don't understand electrical installs and that it's serious shit. I saw an rv in flames last month. Owner installed solar set. They got out alive but the unit was destroyed and damaged adjacent rvs. My point was that you can't trust every dick posting video's pretending they know when the people watching are clueless to judge their ability.

[@irinagl-sky8478]

Renogy deceives customers! They claim PCL able to auto switch from battery to utility , but this is FALSE There is NO setpoint, not on older not on newer version, contacted Renogy about the issue, they replayed "thanks for letting us know but your unit no longer under warranty" is a SCAM, there should be class action

[@madetoexplore]

Mine automatically switches from shore to battery and vice versus?

[@irinagl-sky8478]

@@madetoexplore how to ? as there is NO setpoint for battery to utl. It does has setpoint for utl to battery though